Common Contracts

Policy on Date Use Agreements

July 27th, 2021

• Filed
  July 27th, 2021

Introduction A Data Use Agreement (DUA) is a binding contract governing access to and treatment of nonpublic or sensitive data provided by one party (a “Provider”) to another party (a “Recipient”). DUAs are often required by external parties before they permit data to be received by Harvard and may also be necessary for Harvard data to be disclosed to another organization. DUA terms and conditions vary depending on the laws and regulations governing the specific type of data to be shared, as well as the policies and/or requirements of the Provider and Recipient. Formal agreements in these cases help to avoid misunderstandings and disputes over the use and storage of data, appropriate access and security measures, and other important matters, including publication rights and ownership of results. Policy Statement and Exemptions All DUAs shall be considered research-related agreements and must be reviewed and signed by one of the Negotiating Offices1, in accordance with the Delegation of

INTRODUCTION A Data Use Agreement (DUA) is a binding contract governing access to and treatment of nonpublic or sensitive data provided by one party (a “Provider”) to another party (a “Recipient”). DUAs are often required by external parties before...

February 17th, 2021

• Filed
  February 17th, 2021